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Elder Abuse Awareness and SALT

Members
of the Albany County District Attorney’s Office Seniors And Law
Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) team will be speaking about Elder Abuse
Awareness during the month of June at the following locations and times:

“Seniors
are one of the most sought after targets for victimization by criminal
opportunists. As law enforcement and service providers, we cannot allow
our elders to become victims of anyone, especially those they love and
trust. Any abuse of older adults is a serious crime, and my office –
through the Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) initiative –
is prepared to advocate and seek justice on their behalf. However,
elder abuse is a highly under-recognized problem with devastating
consequences. We come together during the month of June to spread
awareness of this problem and foster action in the fight against elder
abuse,” said DA David Soares.“World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
will be June 15, 2012. Please call our SALT Team if you are interested
in scheduling a speaking engagement for seniors in your community.”

If you have questions about how to help please call our S.A.L.T. team at: 447-SALT (447-7258).